Pig Tales: A Novel of Lust and Transformation by Marie Darrieussecq

Pig Tales: A Novel of Lust and Transformation

Marie Darrieussecq

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fiction fantasy magical realism reflective medium-paced

144 pages | first published 1996

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""Animal Farm" meets "The Metamorphosis". . . . A very funny, intelligent book that can be read both for its politics and for its extraordinary depiction of a woman who revels in her bestial transformation."
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Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
reflective 38%
tense 38%
emotional 30%
mysterious 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.24

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